A professional sixth form centre for excellence 23 FOR MORE COURSE INFORMATION, SEE OUR WEBSITE: ctkemmanuel.ac.uk Jack – BTEC Forensic Science “I achieved D*D*D (equivalent to A*A*A at A Level) and am now going to the University of Derby. Everyone is really friendly and welcoming at CTK and I’ve made a lot of friends. I want to study Forensic Science at University so that I can work in police forensics in the future. My tutor has helped me with my UCAS application and my science teacher has really helped me with my coursework. I would recommend CTK because the teachers are very supportive.” SCIENCE (FORENSIC) BTEC TECHNICAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) CONTENT During your two-year course, you’ll study the principles and applications of science, practical scientific procedures and techniques, science investigation skills, laboratory techniques and their applications and contemporary issues in science. The optional units will cover topics such as chemical analysis, applications of organic chemistry, and forensic evidence collection and analysis. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK Emmanuel on page 12. If you do not meet these entry requirements, please see page 26 for other courses which may be of interest to you. ASSESSMENT You will be assessed through coursework, written examinations and externally assessed assignments. 60% of your course will be assessed through coursework and the remaining 40% through externally assessed written examinations that will assess your scientific knowledge and practical skills. BTEC Forensic Science is respected by universities, and progression to Higher Education is high. You could go on to pursue a range of different career paths including biomedical sciences, forensic science, engineering, bioscience, nutrition, biochemistry, pharmacology, radiography and nursing.
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